South Ridge Animal Clinic

08/08/2025

What are your cats doing for International Cat Day today? Share a photo in the comments so everyone can share the love! ❤️

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at South Ridge Animal Clinic! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

07/02/2025

Let's do everything possible to keep our furry friends safe and comfortable this 4th of July! Here are some pet safety tips to follow:

-Stay alert for signs of overheating/pet heat stroke. Provide access to shaded, cool areas and plenty of fresh water
-Check all gates and fences to make sure they are closed and secure
-Do not apply sunscreen or insect repellent to a pet unless it is specifically labeled as pet-safe
-Avoid feeding table scraps to pets, many human foods are toxic to dogs and cats
-Keep fireworks, glow sticks, trash, and kebab skewers out of reach of pets
-Keep pets away from hot grills and open flames
-Leave pets at home and indoors and set up a designated "safe space" for them
-Make sure your pet's ID/Microchip information is up-to-date and make sure guests are aware of any pets in the home since doors will be opening & closing throughout the day

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07/01/2025

South Ridge Animal Clinic will be closing early on Thursday, July 3rd at 5pm and will be closed for the holiday on Friday, July 4th. In case of emergency, please contact Veterinary Emergency Services of Lincoln. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

06/27/2025

🦟 Heartworm disease is a serious & potentially fatal disease in pets that is carried and transmitted by mosquitos. Heartworms live in the affected pet's heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels. This can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body.

💗 In the early stages of the disease, many dogs show few or no symptoms at all. Signs of heartworm disease later on may include a persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Heartworm disease is a serious, progressive disease. The earlier it is detected, the better the pet's chances to recover.

🦟 All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection, which can be done during a routine veterinary visit. Year-round heartworm prevention is important, and there are many preventative options available. Cats are also susceptible to heartworm disease, and the medication used to treat heartworm infections in dogs cannot be used in cats. This means that prevention is the only means of protecting cats from the effects of heartworm disease.

💗Ask your veterinarian which heartworm preventative may be best for your pet. Many options are available, and it can be as easy as giving 1 chewy monthly!

06/24/2025

06/23/2025

Delores and Sir Elliott are ready for camping season! What are your favorite summer activities to enjoy with your furry friends?? Share with us in the comments below ☀🐾⚾️🌸

06/21/2025

This weekend is going to be a hot one! It is SO important to know the signs of heat stroke in our pets and what to do (and not do) if you suspect your pet may be overheating. ☀️

06/20/2025

The 4th of July is right around the corner, so now is the time to contact your Veterinarian if your pet has fear or anxiety around loud noises like fireworks. There are a few different medication options available to help relieve stress and anxiety in pets. As a reminder, we require an up-to-date exam in order to dispense any medications. Please contact us with any questions! 402-421-2300

04/23/2025

Year-round flea and tick prevention for your pets is so important, but especially around this time of year!

🌿 Fleas can be carried by many different wild animal hosts, such as foxes, raccoons, birds, and rodents, and can easily jump onto you or your pet as you walk by. Symptoms of flea bites in pets include itching and scratching, flaky skin, redness, scabs, hot spots, and hair loss. Fleas are also a common cause of both anemia and tapeworms.

🌿 Ticks prefer humid and shady environments, especially areas with woods, shrubs, and tall grasses. Ticks are known to transmit diseases including but not limited to Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

🌿 There are many different options available for flea and tick prevention. Please contact us if you have questions about which preventative option is best for your pet!

03/05/2025

Due to weather we will be closing early at 6:30p. Stay stafe and cozy inside! We will see you all tomorrow morning.

02/20/2025

How are you showing your pets the love today?